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An Introduction to Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy : An Educational Workshop for Nurses

Sthapit, Sriniti

The history of psychedelic research underscores the complex interplay between scientific discovery, cultural attitudes, and regulatory considerations (George et al., 2022). As investigations continue and taboos surrounding psychedelics gradually erode, the field is poised to redefine psychiatric treatments and deepen our understanding of consciousness and the human mind (George et al., 2022). This novel area of research has the potential to permeate the health and wellness industry. As healthcare providers, educating ourselves is the first step to actualizing this goal. As psychedelic research rapidly expands, nurses and other healthcare providers may be expected to have knowledge about these therapies and be involved in the provision of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy (PAP). Despite the increasing establishment of psychedelic research and educational organizations in various academic institutions, nursing schools lack formal inclusion of education or training related to this rapidly developing field. In response to this gap, and in an effort to provide introductory education geared towards nurses in particular, I have developed a workshop focused on psychedelic medicines. This workshop serves to not only introduce nurses to the dynamic and emerging field of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy (PAP), but also has the potential to ignite a deeper interest among nurses to actively engage in this sphere in many ways.

Graduating Project; Presentation

eng

2023-10-24

Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International

http://hdl.handle.net/2429/86313

UBCV

Graduate

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/